Engineer, Informations- und Wissensmanagement

Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Knowledge Engineering, Machine Learning (ML)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

The Knowledge Engineer (KE) is embedded within a USAFRICOM Directorate to support CDAO’s mission of enabling digital modernization and accelerating AI/ML adoption across the AFRICOM enterprise. KEs document, digitize, and optimize command workflows; design and standardize semantic ontologies; and configure out‑of‑the‑box Microsoft
365/DEOS capabilities to improve data accessibility, operational efficiency, and decision advantage.

• Map, baseline, and digitize existing command workflows and Joint Staff standards.
• Identify bottlenecks using process intelligence methods and develop versioned workflow diagrams.
• Transition manual processes into automated or semi‑automated digital workflows using Agile implementation practices.

• Conduct semantic orchestration: design and maintain minimum viable ontologies in standard formats (OWL, RDF, SKOS).
• Ensure documentation, models, and related data products adhere to metadata standards for seamless integration into MSS and WDP.
• Prepare ontologies and models so AI agents and LLMs can access authoritative, secure data for decision support tools, dashboards, and predictive analytics.

• Train Knowledge Managers and functional users on metadata practices, knowledge capture methods, and modern collaboration/data platforms (Microsoft
  365, Databricks, Palantir).
• Promote data literacy and adoption of new digital workflows across Directorates.

• Review technical work packages for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to governance standards.
• Evaluate scope and data‑flow functionality through digital capture tools (e.g., JIRA, Slack or similar) and ensure delivery of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) increments aligned with stakeholder needs.

Note:

Percentages may shift with mission requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory) — DEOS contract requirement; no substitutions allowed.
• 10+ years of experience in knowledge management, process engineering, or closely related fields.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in DoW or IC environments.
• Hands‑on configuration skills in Microsoft
  365:
  SharePoint administration, Power Automate workflows, and Teams governance (must be able to build, not only advise conceptually).
• Experience with in U.S. military headquarters or Joint Staff directorates; understanding battle rhythm, command processes, and operational documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and facilitate adoption among senior stakeholders (O‑6/SES).
• Practical experience with ontologies, metadata standards, and workflow digitization.
• U.S. Citizenship; eligible for SOFA status and required country clearances.
• DOW Security Clearance: TS/SCI.

• Experience with Power Apps or Power BI for dashboards and decision support.
• Familiarity with CDAO/CKDP frameworks, DEOS enterprise services, and DoW records management.
• Background in knowledge engineering frameworks, semantic technologies, or content modeling.
• Experience supporting data ingestion, tagging, and interoperability across MSS, WDP, or similar analytical platforms.

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